Jewellers toast a vintage occasion
Vintage watches, wine and cars were on display at the 17th Century Corks Out Crypt on Watergate Street, Chester. Waltons of Chester hosted the event, which celebrated traditional craftsmanship and all things vintage.
In addition to the latest IWC collection on display were priceless timepieces specially brought to Chester for the occasion from the IWC museum in Schaffhausen. Guests enjoyed champagne and wine from Corks Out and a 1959 Jaguar XK 150 SE, restored by Cheshire Classic Cars, rolled the vintage theme onto the street. More than 50 people attended the invitation only event, organised by the Eastgate Street jewellers.
Richard Hogben, General Manager of Waltons of Chester, added;
“The Vintage Evening brought together products that share unifying principles; devotion to detail, tradition and timeless style. The event also complemented our close relationship with IWC whose newest ambassador is footballer Zinédine Zidane. Perhaps we could invite Zinédine to kick off Waltons of Chester’s centenary next year? That would prove to be a vintage year to remember.”
David Lee, Manager of Waltons of Chester, Eastgate Street, said:
“As Chester’s leading independent jeweller, we pride ourselves on having an eye for detail and appreciate quality when we see it. Of course, wine is made every year, but only the best years are classed as vintage. Similarly, with IWC Schaffhausen, it is not when a watch was created, but the craftsmen’s commitment to the highest standards and traditional values. That is the true mark of vintage.”
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CAPTION: (left to right) David Lee, Manager of Waltons of Chester, Eastgate Street, Ruth Yates, Corks Out, Richard Hogben, General Manager of Waltons of Chester, and Simon Chambers, Northern Sales Manager of IWF Schaffhausen toast the Waltons/IWC Vintage Evening with a 1959 Jaguar XK 150 SE from Cheshire Classic Cars in front of the Corks Out Crypt, Watergate Street, Chester.
Notes to Editors:
Waltons of Chester was established in 1909 and is one of the best and most respected jewellers in the country.
Waltons of Chester offer a fabulous selection of watches, diamonds and jewellery, backed up by experienced and friendly staff who provide all the services expected of a high-class county jeweller. Quality, value and service remain the company’s ethos.
Waltons, whose head office is Eastgate Street, Chester also have shops at The Cross in Chester, Hope Street, Wrexham and Lowe & Sons, Bridge Street Row, Chester. Waltons of Chester are agents for many of the finest Swiss watches including Jaeger LeCoultre, Brietling, Omega, IWC, Rado, Chanel, Raymond Weil, Longines and Baume & Mercier, clocks and jewellery brands include Mikimoto, Faberge and Lalique.
For more information please visit www.waltonsofchester.co.uk
For more information on IWC Schaffhausen, visit www.iwc.com
For more information on Cheshire Classic Cars, visit www.cheshireclassiccars.co.uk
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Richard Hogben General Manager of Waltons of Chester
45, Eastgate Street
Chester
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